The Billion Dollar Question: Can We Predict Sports Injury?
Sports are big business! From athletes and sports franchises to corporate endorsements and sports-related advertising, billions of dollars are spent every year in sports. And with so much at stake, sports-related injuries are not only devastating for athletes, but...
Can Genetics Predict Athleticism?
In recent years, the field of sports and performance genetics has grown. We now understand that athletic ability is a combination of genetic predisposition and training, and knowledge of these genetic predispositions plays a vital role in an athlete’s success. ...
FTO: The Obesity Gene
What is the link between obesity and genetics? In 2007, the FTO gene was discovered to be related to obesity susceptibility and is the most important genetic contributor to obesity. The FTO gene is highly expressed in the hypothalamus, a region in the brain...
Is Athleticism Genetic?
It’s fascinating to see how the most elite athletes prepare and train for their sport of choice. While specific diet and exercise plans play an important role, it’s also becoming more apparent that genetics is an important factor in athletic performance. A 2018...
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